Former engineer Dante Santos traded underwater robotics for something he loved even more: bringing people together through storytelling and adventure. His shop, Chance Encounter Games, at 6317½ Roosevelt Way NE, is part game store, part community haven — and it’s celebrating its first anniversary in June. Stop in and see what the magic is about!

Since 1988, Salvatore Anania has been feeding Roosevelt — and getting to know the people who walk through his door. His Italian recipes are rooted in his southern Italian hometown, and his regulars now bring their grandchildren. Some things are worth discovering for yourself.

Looking to reduce plastic in your daily routine? Ravenna Refills, our January Business of the Month, is a plastic-free general store offering B Corp-certified home and personal-care products. With 60 refillable items, community swaps, and a neighborhood pantry, this local gem makes sustainable living easy. Stop by and see for yourself!